Amy Byer Shainman - Resurrection Lily: The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer & Lifesaving Whispers from the Grandmother I Never Knew

Resurrection Lily is an applause worthy memoir that will affect its audience in deep and unexpected ways.

Feathered Quill Book Reviews

Told with a brutal honesty, while still maintaining the occasional foray into lightheartedness of everyday life, Resurrection Lily resonates with as much inspiration as it does information. As a guide to monitoring ones health and remaining vigilant for any possible detriments to that health, this story should be recommended reading for anyone with a genetic makeup and breast tissue meaning, of course, everyone.

IndieReader

Phenomenal memoir. This book has a well of information laced throughout it. It is well researched and supported. This book is an invaluable tool to anyone who is on their own BRCA journey.

Shannon H. Pulaski, Esq. Patient Advocate,

Author of Moms Genes

My rating, 5 out of 5 starsan informative and interesting book about hereditary cancer, with loads of practical advice and information on where to get help and guidance.

EmmabBooks.com

A Very Moving Read! Resurrection Lily is a compelling account of the authors experience of coming to grips with the knowledge she carries a BRCA1 gene mutation. The voices of her sister, a dear friend and beloved grandmother are heard throughout as the author writes tenderly about each of them. Five Stars!

Nancy Stordahl, Author of Cancer Was Not a Gift & It Didnt Make
Me a Better Person, Educator, Blogger, nancyspoint.com

Resurrection Lily realistically and meaningfully captures the essence and nuances of what women face when living with a BRCA mutation. Amy Byer Shainman shares her in-depth personal perspective, as well as, a 360 panoramic perspective from physicians, genetic counselors, and loved ones that add texture to her story and her journey.

Shera Dubitsky, MEd, MA, Senior Advisor Sharsheret

More than a memoir, it is an essential resource for women concerned about breast cancer and all that it entails, both before and after a diagnosis. Sources and resources listed at the end of the book provide vital help to those seeking further information.

Foreword Clarion Reviews

It is a book to learn from but also an account to enjoy on a personal level. Beautifully written and interestingly presented through a central structural metaphor, it is a biography dealing with an increasingly important topic, and one that will appeal to a very wide audience.

Readers Favorite

Amy Byer Shainman has pulled back the curtain on what its like to carry a BRCA gene mutation. Nurses, interested in oncology, will find this book informative as they will likely become more enlightened as to what their patients are going through.

Iris R. Accettola, MSN, RN, OCN (retired)

With raw honesty, Shainman articulates coming to terms with her decision to have a prophylactic preventative mastectomy. Whether she is reflecting on the value of heeding intuition, documenting a surgical consultation, or dealing with anger, Shainman transparently tells it like it is. I recommend the book to readers who want to learn more about hereditary cancer, genetic counseling, and the BRCA gene.

OnlineBookClub.org

Beautifully told and incredibly researched. This book explains what the BRCA gene is and all its ramifications in incredible detail which could be incredibly boring except that Shainman weaves the medical and scientific information into her personal story. Written with authenticity and a generous dose of humora wonderful memoir and a great resource of BRCA information.

Valerie Staggs, Founder pandoraskids.org,

Author of This Side of Heaven

The amount of knowledge and access to resources is pricelesslives will be saved.

Reader Views

5 out of 5 stars. Simply put, this book might save your life, and because of that fact, to me, it is a No-brainer. You should not only want to read this book, you NEED to read this book.

Amie Gaudet,

Amies Book Reviews, amiesbookreviews.wordpress.com

2019 Independent Author Network Non-Fiction Book of the Year

2019 Independent Author Network Award Health & Medicine Book

2019 IndieReader Discovery Award Health & Medicine Book

2019 FAPA Presidents Award Health Book

2019 Readers Favorite Book Award Non-Fiction/Genealogy Book

2019 Best Book Award American Book Fest, Science

2019 Independent Publisher Book Award Best Adult Non-Fiction E-Book

2019 SPR Book Award Honorable Mention, Shortlisted for Excellence

RESURRECTION
LILY

The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer
& Lifesaving Whispers from
the Grandmother I Never Knew

AMY BYER SHAINMAN

Copyright 2018 Amy Byer Shainman.

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ISBN: 978-1-4808-6706-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-6708-6 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-6707-9 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2018956639

Archway Publishing rev. date: 12/04/2019

For Lillian ,

Kristin,

Sista,

and Jon, Brooke, and Ben

Contents

What if I told you that the airline just tested the airplane you are in and they found that it has as high as an 85 percent chance of crashing? What if the airline could reroute you and give you another option? Although that other option might be a difficult trip, it may just save your life. What would you do? Would you tempt fate with such a high risk of crashing? Would you even want to know this information about your airplane and the possibility of crashing?

Now I am going to rewrite the above paragraph, replacing the words airplane , airline , and crashing with the words and phrase body , doctors , and breast cancer , respectively.

What if I told you that the doctors just tested the body you are in and they found that it has as high as an 85 percent chance of developing breast cancer? What if the doctors could reroute you and give you another option? Although that option might be a difficult trip, it may just save your life. What would you do? Would you tempt fate with such a high risk of breast cancer? Would you even want to know this information about your body and the possibility of breast cancer?